Daily headlines - Tuesday, 19 December

DELO

Filipino labour
"Slovenia ready for Filipino workers": According to unofficial information, the Slovenian consulate in Manila, the Philippines, could become fully operational as early as in January. It is mainly aimed at facilitating the employment of Filipino workers in Slovenia. (front page, 8)

Serbia election
"Vučić celebrating major victory, opposition up in arms": A day after a general election in Serbia, there is no doubt left about Aleksandar Vučić being the absolute winner, but there remain allegations about electoral irregularities. (front page, 5)

Pensioners
"Winter holiday allowance for the first time": Pensioners will receive a winter holiday allowance tomorrow in what is the first time this bonus will be paid out. The amount will range from EUR 58 to EUR 182. (front page, 3)

DNEVNIK

Education
"Is there a maths or physics teacher anywhere?": Amid severe staff shortages in schools, many experienced teachers are leaving their jobs. The most in demand are maths and physics teachers. Head teachers think the Education Ministry should step up its efforts to turn the situation around. (front page, 2)

Kindergartens
"Green light for merger of Ljubljana kindergartens": Even though a number of experts and organisations oppose the incorporation of Ljubljana kindergartens into a single institution, the city council gave the plan the go-ahead yesterday. (front page, 8)

FINANCE

Stock market
"What do stock market bosses predict": The paper presents an overview of forecasts for 2024 made by representatives of blue chip companies on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange. (front page, 2-4)

ICT
"The year when the use value of AI will show itself": A number of heads of Slovenian ICT companies give their opinions on what next year will look like. (front page, 18-19)

VEČER

Domestic violence
"The way calls ease distress": There are several helplines in Slovenia dedicated to people who are struggling or are a victim of any type of violence. The number of calls goes up every December. (front page, 5)

Maribor
"He's no superman, but he will get EUR 9,500": Even though he was supposed to run three municipality-owned companies in Maribor only as a temporary solution, Ranko Šmigoc remains in charge of Mestne Nepremičnine, Šport Maribor and Marprom. (front page, 13)

Cycling
"Pogačar after two major victories": Cycling star Tadej Pogačar will go after two Grand Tour victories in 2024 - in addition to his goal of winning the Tour de France again he will also pursue the Giro d'Italia title. (front page, 10-11)